Homicide suspect turns himself in after fatally shooting wife, police say

The man allegedly shot his wife multiple times.
A man police say shot and killed his wife turned himself in to police on Saturday.
Published: May. 18, 2024 at 6:19 AM CDT
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Lebanon Police Department (LPD) said the man who was believed to be “armed and dangerous” turned himself in after he allegedly fatally shot his wife.

Police said 42-year-old Steve Yarbrough peacefully turned over to officers at the Lebanon Police Department.

Early Saturday morning, at about 12:30, police responded to 502 Fairview Avenue at The Ridgeview Apartments.

When officers arrived, they found a woman with multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to a local hospital where she later died.

“We are grateful for our detectives and officers, who worked steadfastly to bring justice to the victim. We will continue to keep the victim’s family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers,” police said